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Front Squats, Split Squats and Box Jumps then Row, T2B and HSPU

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Another RepWerks inspired strength session…

3 rounds of

  • 8 x Front Squats @ 70% of 1RM
  • Rest 2 minutes

Then 3 rounds of

  • 8 x Dumbbell TRX RFE Split Squats Left Leg @ 12kg per hand
  • 8 x Dumbbell TRX RFE Split Squats Right Leg
  • 8 x Box Jumps
  • Rest 1 minute

Then for time

  • 27 Calorie Row
  • 21 x Toes to Bar
  • 9 x Handstand Pushups
  • 21 Cal Row
  • 15 x Toes to Bar
  • 6 x Handstand Pushups
  • 15 Cal Row
  • 9 x Toes to Bar
  • 3 x Handstand Pushups

Results: 1RM Front Squat is 220lbs so used 155lbs for the first part.Metcon 8:51.

Front Squat and Strict Press then V-Ups, Thrusters and Burpee Pullups

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2 rounds of max unbroken (rest 2 minutes between rounds)

  • Front Squats @ 85% of 5RM weight

Then 2 rounds of max unbroken (rest 2 minutes between rounds)

  • Strict Press @ 85% of 5RM weight

Then for time 5 rounds of

  • 15 x V-Ups
  • 10 x Thrusters @ 75lbs
  • 5 x Burpee Pullups

Results: Front Squats 5RM is 190lbs so used 165lbs…10 and 10 Reps. Strict Press 5RM around 125lbs so used 105lbs…10 and 8 Reps. Metcon 10:29.

TRX Core Work then Landmines, Pistol Squats and Hip Thrusts

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Something different for the legs with this one.

5 rounds of

  • 3 x Pistol Squat left
  • 3 x Pistol Squat Right

Then 3 rounds of

  • 5 x Hip Thrusts @ 220lbs with 2-3 second pause at top

Then 3 rounds of

  • 8 x Landmine Front Squats @ 45lbs
  • 8 x Landmine Staggered Stance Deadlift Left @ 45lbs
  • 8 x Landmine Staggered Stance Deadlift Right @ 45lbs
  • 8 x Landmine Deadlift @ 45lbs

Then 3 rounds of

  • 10 x TRX Side Plank Dips Right
  • 10 x TRX Side Plank Dips Left
  • 10 x TRX Pike Press

Results: Pistols were a challenge after not doing them for so long. Heel elevated on 10lbs plate, 5lbs plate as counterweight in hands. Hip thrusts were good… I guess I could go heavier if I wanted.

Front Squats, T2B and S2OH

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Every 2 minutes for 12 minutes

  • 5 x Front Squats

Then EMOM for 10 minutes alternate between

  • 6-8 x Single Kettlebell Squat with KB in Left Hand @ 24kg
  • 6-8 x Single Kettlebell Squat Right @ 24kg

Then, inspired by the Dutch Throwdown 2022 Buddy Edition, 21-15-9 of

  • Front Squats @ 75lbs/35kg
  • Toes to Bar
  • Shoulder to Overhead @ 75lbs/35kg

Results: Front Squat 190lbs. Kettlebells did 6 reps for first 3 rounds, 8 for last two. Metcon 7:05. Expected to take closer to 10-12 minutes…maybe at the full 35kg?

Regionals Workout 12.4 (modified and scaled)

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For time

  • 50 x Back Squat @ 95lbs
  • 40 x Pullups
  • 30 x Shoulder to Overhead @ 95lbs
  • 50 x Front Squats @ 65lbs
  • 40 x Pullups
  • 30 x S2OH @ 65lbs
  • 50 x Alternating Overhead Reverse Lunges @ 45lbs (25 per leg))
  • 40 x Pullups
  • 30 x S2OH @ 45lbs

Results: 28:42. Rx uses weights at 135-85-65lbs and Overhead Squats instead of Reverse Lunges.